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The New Orleans Saints announced Monday that they signed veteran free agent quarterback Seneca Wallace to a one-year contract.

Wallace, who was out of football last year, worked out for the Oakland Raiders last week.

He went 1-6 as a starter for the Cleveland Browns over two years but the team cut him during training camp last year.

Drew Brees' job security is not at stake. Wallace, 32, will compete against Luke McCown for the backup job. They are the only quarterbacks signed with the Saints.

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NFL Note - New York Jets Revis, Darrelle

The New York Jets' trade talks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers involving cornerback Darrelle Revis have been put on hold, ESPN reported Monday.

The Jets began voluntary workouts and examined Revis, who is rehabbing a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He was examined by Dr. Russell Warren, who performed Revis' surgery last fall.

New Jets general manager John Itzik also wanted to meet with the star cornerback for the first time.

The Jets will evaluate Revis first before deciding the next course of action, according to ESPN.

Also, backup quarterback Tim Tebow arrived at the team's facility about 90 minutes early for Monday's scheduled 8 a.m. team meeting. He has also been mentioned in trade talks.

Wide receiver Santonio Holmes was a no-show. He is still recovering from foot surgery. He is not expected to join the team until later in the spring for workouts.

Revis reportedly wanted to stay in Arizona, where he has been rehabbing the knee since January, but has a $1 million workout bonus. The Jets cut his pay by $3.5 million for this year but he is still guaranteed $7.5 million.

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NFL Note - Indianapolis Colts Gordy, Josh

The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday that exclusive rights free agent cornerback Josh Gordy signed his tender.

Gordy was traded from the St. Louis Rams to the Colts last August for an undisclosed draft pick in 2014. He made 15 tackles (12 solo) and his first career sack in 15 games (one start) last year.

In 31 career games, Gordy has 68 tackles (48 solo), five passes defensed, three interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery.

He had a career-best 53 tackles (36 solo) and three interceptions for the Rams in 2011.

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NFL Note - Pittsburgh Steelers Sanders, Emmanuel

The Pittsburgh Steelers retained wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders by matching the New England Patriots' one-year, $2.5 million offer to the restricted free agent.

The Steelers had until Sunday to match the Patriots' offer or receive a third-round draft pick as compensation.

Sanders was a third-round pick in 2010 and has started eight of 40 regular-season games. He has 94 career receptions for 1,290 yards and five touchdowns, and set career highs last season with 44 catches for 626 yards and one touchdown.

His role in Pittsburgh's offense figures to increase next season with Mike Wallace leaving for the Miami Dolphins as a free agent.

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NFL Note - Pittsburgh Steelers Harrison, James

The Cincinnati Bengals are working on a deal to sign former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison that could be finalized this week, according to multiple reports Sunday.

NFL.com reported that Harrison and the Bengals were planning to get together Sunday to discuss a contract, but that meeting is on hold for at least a day.

Harrison and former Miami Dolphins linebacker Karlos Dansby came to Cincinnati last week to visit with Bengals officials. The team is trying to fill a linebacker spot left by Manny Lawson, a starter last year who signed with the Buffalo Bills during the offseason.

Last month, the 34-year-old Harrison refused to take a pay cut requested by the Steelers and was waived. He is due to make $6.57 million in 2013. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Steelers are not interested in re-signing him.

After the Steelers and Harrison parted ways, the Baltimore Ravens showed interest in Harrison before signing free-agent linebacker Elvis Dumervil. But other than the Bengals, few teams have reached out to Harrison.

Last season, Harrison missed the first three games with a knee injury but came on strong when he returned, tying for the team lead in sacks with six (his fewest since 2007) and leading the NFL's No. 1 ranked defense. The 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year has 64 career sacks.

Dansby is considered a backup plan in case the Bengals are unable to sign Harrison, presumably at a better price than Dansby.

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NFL Note - * Free Agents Ivory, Chris

The New York Jets are interested in trading for New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory, according to ESPN New York.